What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector
Claire Field talks with leaders and experts from within the Australian tertiary education sector and across the global ed-tech sector
Episodes
122 episodes
International student caps - what just happened? With Dirk Mulder & Tracy Harris
In this special episode of the podcast, Claire is joined by Dirk Mulder, founder and CEO of The Koala News and Tracy Harris, Principal, Tracy Harris Solutions to discuss where the international education sector stands now that the government's ...
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Episode 121
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The Revised Standards for RTOs - expert insights on "the areas of grey"
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Chemène Sinson and Maria Langwell to discuss the Revised Standards and why it's important that the Standards should still include a definition of 'competency', why there is a need for proper ed...
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Episode 120
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44:32
AI and sustainability are changing work in construction - what does that mean for VET?
On this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by two VET leaders helping shape VET's response to changes in the way work is done in the construction industry: Jason Jennings from the ACT's Construction Industry Training Council and Eve Price ...
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Episode 119
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36:40
Everything that's happening on international student caps and all the related changes
In this episode Claire steps through the following changes the Australian government is looking to make to international education:through the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment Bill - which aims to improve transpare...
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Episode 118
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1:08:02
Danny Bielik on AI in education and so much more
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by the President of the Digital Education Council, Danny Bielik to discuss the work of the Council and how education is changing and what that means for institutions. During their conversation the...
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Episode 117
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29:25
Michael Fay OAM - deepening our engagement with ASEAN universities and so much more
In this episode, Claire speaks with Michael Fay OAM, Director and Head of Education Services at AFG Venture Group and Special Advisor to the Executive Director of the ASEAN Universities Network.Michael shares his deep experience and ins...
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GenAI and educational integrity - Kane Murdoch shares his insights
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Kane Murdoch, Macquarie University's Head of Conduct, Appeals and Misconduct to discuss issues related to academic integrity - especially since the advent of Generative AI.Kane mentions...
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Episode 115
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30:20
ETS CEO Amit Sevak: International education "helps us recognise our common humanity"
In this episode of the podcast Claire was joined by Amit Sevak, the CEO of Educational Testing Service (ETS), to discuss the role ETS plays in international education and what they are seeing as countries like Australia move to restrict interna...
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Episode 114
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24:26
HolonIQ's Paris Summit - Insights into AI and microcredentials in higher education
In this episode Claire shares what she learned from two of the presenters at the HolonIQ 2024 "Future of Higher Education & Workforce" Su...
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35:01
Student support needs, student belonging, the role of AI and more with Studiosity's Mike Larsen
In this episode Claire is joined by the CEO and Managing Director of Studiosity, Mike Larsen, to discuss their latest research on student wellbeing. The research report can be downloaded from Studiosity's website:
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Episode 112
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24:50
Industry engagement and skills development done differently: Peter Mackey explains
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Peter Mackey, Executive Director of Skills and Industry Capacity, Western Parklands City Authority, NSW Department of Planning to discuss a new model of skills development delivering real resul...
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Episode 111
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33:23
Improving perceptions and status of VET - what's been recommended?
In this episode of the podcast, Claire unpacks the recommendations in the Final Report of the House of Rep...
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Episode 110
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39:09
Industry-VET engagement: "it's not just about the curriculum"
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Timmy Theopelus, Vice President Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Axioo - part of the Indonesian technology company PT Tera Data Indonusa.Timmy explains why PT Tera Dat...
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Episode 109
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28:58
Claire unpacks the Accord Panel's recommendations
In this episode Claire unpacks the recommendations of the Universities Accord Panel and the response of the key stakeholders in the sector.In doing so she references the following:The Universities Accord Panel final report:&...
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Episode 108
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1:00:02
Jennine Tax - greater transparency needed in international education
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Jennie Tax, Executive Director – Education at Experience Gold Coast. Jennine shares details of the really impressive work being done by Experience Gold Coast to support all tertiary students st...
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Episode 107
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23:18
Jeffrey Lehrer: "All learning matters"
In this episode of the podcast, Claire was joined by Jeffrey Lehrer, National Compliance Manager at The Scout Association of Australia's RTO. He outlines why Scouts have an RTO and how both adult volunteers and young scouts benefit - as w...
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Episode 106
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26:42
Russ Hawkins: CCA members offer "education for adults on a human scale"
In this episode Claire speaks with Russ Hawkins, CEO of Community Colleges Australia, about a range of VET issues. Find out more about what Russ and Claire discussed:Community Colleges Australia:
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Episode 105
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33:24
The sacrifices mature-age rural students make - would you sell your house to finance your studies?
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Aurelia Eves a recent graduate of the University of Southern Queensland - who shares her experiences and ideas on what changes are needed to help rural students go back to study and transition ...
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Episode 104
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37:49
Australia's 2023 international education reforms & what they mean...
In this episode Claire explains the suite of reforms to international education announced in 2023 and what they mean for different providers and the sector overall. She refers to the following reports, publications and releases:&nb...
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Episode 103
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50:00
A recap on VET in 2023 and a look ahead to 2024
In this episode Claire looks at some of the important developments in VET in 2023 and looks ahead to 2024. In doing so she references the following reports and analysis:NCVER's 2023 Government-funded VET Student and Courses:
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Episode 102
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47:40
"Fixing the international-shaped hole in sustainability strategies" - insights from the team at IESG
In this episode Claire is joined by three of the founders of the International Education Sustainability Group (IESG) - Will Archer, Ailsa Lamont and Emily O'Callaghan. They've been working with co-founder Nannette Ripmeester on developing...
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Episode 101
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28:03
Di Dayhew - everything you wanted to know about the future of apprenticeships
In this episode, Claire is joined by Dianne Dayhew of the National Apprentice Employer Network (NAEN) which is the national peak body representing group training organisations. Di shares her insights (and those of some of the other...
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Episode 100
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31:10
Marnie Watson - what to do and not do in TNE
In this episode Claire is joined by Acumen's Chief Commercial and Partnership Officer, Marnie Watson. Marnie shares her insights on TNE opportunities in higher education and VET - as well as some great tips in managing high performing teams rem...
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Episode 99
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24:16
The ACTU's Liam O'Brien on VET reform: where we're at and what's needed
In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by ACTU Assistant Secretary, Liam O'Brien to discuss VET reform.Claire also unpacks the skills and higher education initiatives outlined in the newly released Employment White Paper - whic...
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Episode 98
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28:14
"The power of education" - an interview with Ukraine's Ambassador, Vasyl Myroshnychenko
In this episode of the podcast, Claire is joined by Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency, Vasyl Myroshnychenko to discuss the impact of the war, particularly on Ukraine's students - and what Australia's tertiary education ins...
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Episode 97
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